The wrote: "Aaron Abbey has passed away a soul of pure goodness and great optimism has left our world. To those of you who knew him and to the few who don’t, Aaron Abbey influenced us all to be better people, he spread positivity naturally with his enthusiastic attitude always.

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"He was a board member of CIL, went on the Strasbourg freedom drives, was one of the stalwarts who stayed out all night outside the Dail back in 2012 to protest the cut to PA services, he worked in GDIL and BCIL.

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"Technology and IT was his qualification his passion and tangible asset to every organisation that benefited from his presence.

"This world was lucky to have this man and we were unbelievably lucky to all know him.

"Aaron will be forever in our hearts, a real activist a great friend, may he rest in peace. We will All miss you. Our Sincere heartfelt condolences to all his family. RIP"

Lucan Dissability Action Group , where Aaron was vice-chairperson, said they have "lost a great friend" and sent their thoughts and prayers to his family.

They wrote: "His strong voice advocating independent living and funding of services for people with a disability will be hugely missed by us and all who had the pleasure to work with him. We have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Independent Councillor Finian McGrath also spoke of his sorrow calling Aaron a "great person with such a strong vision."

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He said: "So, so sad to hear of the death of disability advocate Aaron Abbey. He was a great person with such a strong vision... I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. R.I.P Aaron."

He will be reposes at his home in Clondalkin Village on Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm.

A celebration of his life will be held at Newlands Crematorium on Wednesday at 11am.

A post on RIP.ie read: "Abbey Aaron, Clondalkin Village and formerly Belgard Heights, Sept 29th 2018, Peacefully in the arms of his Mam and Dad. Much loved son of Rita and Richard, Cherished big brother to Aoife, Niamh and Aisling.

"Aaron will be sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken parents, sisters , extended family and friends.

"Reposing at his home in Clondalkin Village on Tuesday between 6 o clock and 9 o clock. A celebration of his life will be held at Newlands Crematorium Temple on Wednesday at 11 a.m followed by Cremation. No flowers please."